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New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso poses alongside president Florentino Perez after signing a contract with Los Blancos in May 2025.

Real Madrid managers since Florentino Perez first became president in 2000

By Ben Hayward published

With Xabi Alonso taking over from Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, a look at all of Los Blancos' coaches since Florentino Perez first became president in 2000...

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Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz

Why Florian Wirtz’s Bayer Leverkusen teammate wants him to move to Liverpool

By Chris Nee published

In-demand midfielder set for Anfield move despite interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich

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Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo are said to have come to blows in Spain

Rodrygo set to leave Real Madrid following Kylian Mbappe 'explosion': report

By Matthew Holt published

It's all falling apart in Madrid following the news of Carlo Ancelotti's impending exit

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Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit with Real Madrid move set

By Steven Chicken published

Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer amid speculation about the Bernabeu hotseat

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Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag waiting for Real Madrid managerial decision for next job after Manchester United departure

By Steven Chicken published

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is still waiting patiently for the right opportunity

Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric celebrate a goal for Real Madrid against Real Betis in January 2014.

Players with most Champions League semi-final appearances

By Ben Hayward published

Ahead of the 2024/25 Champions League semi-finals, a look at the players with most appearances in the last four of the competition...

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Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka clashes with a fan

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka clashes with fans after Bayer Leverkusen humiliation

By Chris Nee published

Xhaka involved in angry confrontation after Leverkusen were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal by lower-league opposition

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Ranked! The 100 best Premier League players ever

Ranked! The 100 best Premier League players ever

By Mark White published

RANKED! The best Premier League players ever, as we rank the ultimate icons who defined over three decades of thrills and spills

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and his father Alf-Inge Haaland watch a match between Malmo and IFK Gothenburg in October 2024.

Fathers and sons who played for the same club

By Ben Hayward published

Football is full of examples of fathers and sons who both played professionally. Here, a look at some who represented the same club...

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Tactical explainer: playmaker

The Playmaker: football tactics explained

By Jack Lacey-Hatton last updated

TACTICS What actually is a playmaker? Here's your handy tactical explainer

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